Olympic Gold medalists and robust forward, Semi Kunatani will make his debut for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in the test match against Italy on Sunday.
Coach John McKee has named Kunatani on the blind side flanker and he will partner with Captain Akapusi Qera.
Fijian Drua player, Frank Lomani starts at half backs position with Asaeli Tikoirotuma coming in the midfields with Jale Vatubua.
McKee also has a strong bench, with veteran Sunia Koto, Peni Ravai and Levani Botia in the list.
Fiji plays Italy at 3am on Sunday.
Flying Fijians squad
1. Campese Ma’afu
2. Talemaitoga Tuapati
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Api Ratuniyarawa
5. Leone Nakarawa
6. Semi Kunatani
7. Akapusi Qera
8. Nemani Nagusa
9. Frank Lomani
10. Ben Volavola
11. Timoci Nagusa
12. Jale Vatubua
13. Asaeli Tikoimairotuma
14. Josua Tuisova
15. Kini Murimurivalu
Reserves
16. Peni Ravai
17. Sunia Koto
18. Ropate Rinakama
19. Sikeli Nabou
20. Mosese Voka
21. Henry Seniloli
22. Levani Botia
23. Vereniki Goneva
